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Gîte Le Roc sur l'Orbieu

Saint-Pierre-des-Champs, Aude
Self-catering
+33 (0)6 31 50 74 41
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From
€337 - €396
per night

From
€2357 - €2772
per week

Charming 4-star gîte in an 11th-century castle in the foothills of the Pyrénées. Spectacular views, leafy terrace and wild swimming nearby

6 beds

4 bedrooms

Sleeps 8

Children welcome

Pets welcome

Babies welcome

The Experience

Park in the sleepy village, pass under the arch, enter the cobbled alley… and step back a thousand years. This former ‘bread oven’ is built right into the ramparts. Its three floors are characterful and charming, and every bedroom has a view to the hills of the Corbières.

The moment you enter you unwind. Find restful bedrooms; an upcycled vintage sofa; a pretty veranda; comfortable corners to sit and plan your days out. There are French windows out to the terrace, and a heated saltwater pool and spa a 30-second stroll down the hill.

For artisan shops and ancient houses of great beauty, Lagrasse is a 10-minute drive. The rivers are where the locals swim, so rent the electric bikes and head for the gorges of the Orbieu. Beaches, medieval Carcassonne and the Regional Natural Park of the Narbonne are all within 50 minutes.

We think you'll love

The stunning 11th-century exterior
The tranquillity and the views
Having the choice of where to swim - in the rivers, gorges or the pool

You should know

Parking is 50 metres away
The pool and spa are open from April to October

Essentials

EV charger
Self check-in
Swimming pool
Hot tub
Garden
Open fire / woodburner
Breakfast included
Breakfast available
Meals available
Vegetarian meals
Oven
Parking on premises
Free parking nearby
Accessible by public transport
WiFi
Television
Central heating
Limited mobility
Wheelchair access
Mobile reception
Hob
Barbecue
Paid parking nearby
Air conditioning
Relaxation areas
Washing machine
Tennis court
Microwave oven
No smoking
Credit cards
Working farm
Owner has pets
Electricity included
Dishwasher
Pets welcome

Family friendly

Baby monitor
Books and toys
Children welcome
Babies welcome
Stair gates
High chair
Fire guard
Cot available

Nearby

Pub/bar within 3 miles
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles

Activities

Bikes available
Food courses
Kayaking
Other courses
Sailing
Surfing
Wild swimming

Nightly price: from €337
Weekly price: from €2357
Damage deposit: €1500
Surcharges: Cleaning fee, €150.

1 House for 8: From €3376 beds4 bedrooms

Information

Special offer: 20% early bird discount for any bookings for all of July and from mid to end of August made up to 90 days before arrival. Cancellation possible up to 60 days before arrival.

Booking information

Check in: 4pm-7pm
Check out: 9am-10am
Other details: Minimum stay: 4 nights. 7 nights in high season.
Closed: Never.
No smoking: Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Meals: Restaurant within walking distance.

Reviews

I think that this place is special because its situation gives guests the opportunity to explore an area of outstanding natural beauty rich in history whilst staying in a comfortable gite which is part of a 11th century castle ramparts. You can take your breakfast on the outside terrace, swim and lounge by the pool all the while benefiting from the surrounding splendour of the countryside.

Roslyn, Sawday's inspector Feb 2019

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Location

The neighbourhood

In the foothills of the Pyrénées, the remote village of Saint-Pierre-des-Champs, reached by winding roads, awaits at the top of a hill. There's a restaurant within walking distance, but for shops, cafes, farmer's markets and more restaurants, head to beautiful Lagrasse (5km). There's also a river to bathe in and a much-visited abbey. Rivers, gorges and Cathar castles abound, and Carcassonne is a 50-minute drive.

Local points of interest from Hélène Carreaud

There are many wonderful places to swim with children in the gorges of Orbieu, Termes, Verdouble or Galamus. Basins dug into the rock by waterfalls are filled with transparent water for swimming and swimming.
Enjoy the heated pool with the family. In a pretty flower garden, it is fenced for the safety of children. It is equipped with a swim against the current and a jacuzzi area. Young children can wade in the small bath
Near Carcassonne, Lake Cavayère awaits you to spend beautiful days with children. Kids and adults, measure your address and take risks on the tree climbing course, have a picnic and swim in the lake water.
Lagrasse is one of the most beautiful villages in France. During the first week of August, the book banquet welcomes philosophers, writers, artists for conferences, ballads organized in the scrubland, film screenings.
During the summer, each village takes turns holding an outdoor party during the weekends. Orchestras play music to dance, you can drink wine or beer at the bar, or talk with the villagers .... the party ...
Do you like hiking or cycling (electric)? there is something for the whole family, 8 bike loops and walks with picnics and swimming ...

Introducing

Hélène Carreaud

Hélène has been renovating her section of these castle ruins for 30 years. Following a successful career in the military, she opened a B&B, and, in 2019 transformed the space into gîtes - “houses of life, furnished and decorated with my favourites, my ideas and my tastes”. She has also introduced a jacuzzi and a heated pool - open April to October.

Gîte Le Roc sur l'Orbieu

Children welcome

Pets welcome

Babies welcome

Your dates are available!

Direct with the owner

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The Experience

We think you'll love

You should know

Essentials

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Information

Reviews

The neighbourhood

Hélène Carreaud

Gîte Le Roc sur l'Orbieu

Children welcome

Pets welcome

Babies welcome

Check availability

Your dates are available!

How to book

Direct with the owner

Enquire through Sawday's

The Experience

We think you'll love

You should know

Essentials

Pricing

Information

Reviews

The neighbourhood

Hélène Carreaud

Taking you to Gîte Le Roc sur l'Orbieu